Table 1 Definitions of terms associated with mortality used in this article
From: Overview of the practices of on-farm emergency slaughter of cattle in the Nordic countries
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
On-farm mortality | The death of an animal on farm, irrespective of the manner in which it died. Home slaughter, euthanasia, OFES as well as unassisted/uncontrolled death |
Home slaughter | Animal is slaughtered on farm without a veterinary ante-mortem inspection. Meat may be used domestically—but sale is prohibited |
On-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) | Animal is slaughtered on farm having passed an ante-mortem veterinary inspection. The carcass is transported to a slaughterhouse whereby it undergoes a post-mortem inspection. Sale of the meat allowed |
Casualty slaughter | The slaughter of a sick or injured animal at a slaughterhouse. The animal undergoes normal ante-mortem and post-mortem controls. Sale of meat allowed |
Euthanasia | The killing of an animal with no intention of human consumption |